Author: Tom Kimani

As Kenya heads towards the 2027 General Election, youth across the country are being mobilized to champion peace and responsible civic participation through a new initiative dubbed Peace Pulse. The project seeks to empower young people through digital safety, civic education and early-warning systems to promote a peaceful environment before, during and after the elections. The initiative is being implemented in 11 counties with support from the German Corporation. Speaking in Kiambu Township, Program Manager Derrick Ouko said the initiative is prioritizing civic and political education while encouraging young people to reflect on past political experiences and help reshape narratives…

The controversial Mboi-Kamiti land buying company dispute has taken a new turn after Kiambu High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye recused himself from the case, paving the way for Justice Francis Nyungu Kyambia to take over. The case pits directors of the company against shareholders, in a dispute that has dragged on for years. In an earlier judgment, Justice Dorah Chepkwony directed the parties to hold an Annual General Meeting, following complaints that shareholders had gone for more than two decades without conducting an AGM. However, the plaintiff’s lawyer, Ruth Kibebo, has challenged the manner in which the meeting and subsequent…

Mugumo Estate residents in Kiambu are raising the alarm over possible flooding as heavy rains loom. The residents want the County Government to urgently fix the area’s drainage system, citing the devastation witnessed during the 2024 rains. The residents say they have not forgotten the devastation caused by heavy rains in 2024, when storm water flooded homes and damaged property. They have now called on the Kiambu County Government to urgently intervene before the situation gets worse. The residents held a meeting with Kiambu Town Municipal Manager Ruth Muthoni to seek lasting solutions to the flooding menace. Muthoni said the…

The criminal case against seven people accused of setting fire to the Kikuyu NG-CDF offices and damaging the Deputy County Commissioner’s office during the June 25th demonstrations has failed to proceed after four prosecution witnesses declined to appear physically in court. The witnesses had been scheduled to testify before Senior Principal Magistrate Zipporah Gichana, but instead went to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Kiambu to testify virtually. The prosecution told the court that the witnesses were ready to give evidence through a virtual link, but technical and network challenges frustrated the process, prompting a request for…

The Council of Kikuyu Elders has joined calls for tougher action against the sale of illicit and substandard alcoholic drinks blamed for a growing number of deaths in the Mt. Kenya region. KCE National Chairman Wachira wa Kiago has accused NACADA, KEBS and the Government Chemist of laxity in enforcing alcohol regulations. Wa Kiago also turned his guns on Central region county governments, accusing them of prioritizing revenue from alcohol licences at the expense of public safety. He says legislators must also act against distributors supplying substandard alcoholic drinks to unsuspecting consumers. The elders are now calling for tighter controls…

The Church has stepped up the fight against illicit alcohol and substance abuse, blamed for devastating the lives of young people, particularly in the Mt. Kenya region. The move comes amid growing concern from women across the region over the rising number of youths losing their lives after consuming illicit and substandard alcoholic drinks. Speaking during the commissioning of hundreds of mothers at St. James Cathedral ACK Church in Kiambu, the Bishop of Mt. Kenya South, Charles Muturi, vowed to lead what he termed a “mother of all demonstrations” against illicit brews, drugs and substance abuse. Bishop Muturi said the…

Hundreds of elders drawn from the Kikuyu, Meru and Embu communities have united in prayer at the controversial 58-acre Githunguri Shrine land in Kiambu County. The elders marched for several kilometres to the disputed parcel, praying in their respective languages and thanking God for what they described as a breakthrough following consultations with the government over the ownership and use of the land. Security agencies provided security along the route as elders were joined by youths and women in a show of unity. The elders said the gathering marked the beginning of a renewed push for unity of purpose among…

Boda boda operators in Ndumberi Ward, Kiambu Sub-County, have unveiled new security measures aimed at curbing the use of motorcycles to transport illicit goods and illegal dumping. The measures were agreed upon during a three-hour consultative meeting involving boda boda operators, security agencies and sector leaders. The meeting, convened by Kiambu Assistant County Commissioner Caleb Nyongesa, brought together boda boda operators from Ndumberi, the Officer Commanding Station Ndumberi and elected leaders from the sector. Residents have raised concerns over the alleged use of boda bodas to transport bhang and illicit brews, as well as cases of phone snatching and illegal…

A case involving 15 security officers accused in connection with the disappearance of two Indian Nationals and a Kenyan taxi driver has taken a new turn after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions filed fresh charges, despite an earlier termination of the case. The new charges were challenged by the defence at the Anti-Terrorism Court in Kahawa, with lawyers opposing the taking of plea. The defence team led by Danstan Omari, Wadungi Kirathe, Clinton Mwale and Stephen Ogolla argued that the fresh charge sheet contravenes previous court orders that terminated the earlier proceedings. The Defence Counsel told Senior…

Three men convicted of escaping from lawful custody have each been sentenced to 15 years in prison under Section 4(1) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act. Delivering the sentence, Kahawa Law Courts Principal Magistrate Gedion Kiage found that the three convicts committed the offence, saying the prosecution had presented credible evidence to prove the case. The court further heard that the convicts were aided by prison warders to escape from Kamiti Maximum Prison. The first accused, Musharaff Abdala alias Swaitar, will serve the 15-year sentence from the date of his acquittal in High Court Criminal Appeal Number 117 of 2025.…